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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
rBE JOawsoN CASE.
Another Application to be DEsde for
n Comm a tmtaOn.

Me iik Ame iears
BY reference TO our advertising columns
1t will be seen that the counsel for Samuel
johnson, whose execution upon the gallow5
for the murder Of John Sharpless is now
fixed for February 8,h, give notice that they
will make an application Tor a re-henr1ng
before the Board OF Pardons, at their next
session to be held on January nth, for the
Communication Of the sentence OF death to
Imprisonment for life-
Is based is said to have cropped out by GER
tain developments made during the inves-
tigation by the county commissioners con-
cerning the granting OF the award, which
they had offered for the apprehension OF
the murderer. Among other things 1t is
now stated that Mollie Stevens, who swore
before the grand Jury, that johnson came
to her house on the night OF the murder
and informed her OF the burning of Lind
says barn, now makes affidavit that she
BWore to lie In order to be released from
prison. Virginia Lee, (now Ward now de.
clares that she too swore falsely in regard
to what transpiIed between herself and
Mollie Stevens In the state house. These
facts, together with the fact of the mys-
terious disappearance OF Pritchett, who
was the main witness, will be used before
the board to induce them to commute the
sentence.
A second mass-meeting in the interest OF
the condemned murderer, was held On
Thursday evening In the Union African
Methodist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia.
There was large attendance. The meet
ing was addressed by Robert Purvis, Law
yer Beasley and O. 81. Vance. DR.. l.. II.
Mossall, the Rsv. Mr.. Scatter, pastor Of the
church, and Robert Purvis were appointed
committee to call upon Judge Clayton In
behalf Of the condemned man, oiher pub
| lie meetings are to follow.
The Rev. L. j. Ooppin, the Rev. NJ. Bit
tick and r. J. Harlan, committea from
| Philadelphia, called upon Judge Clayton on
Monday with the ohjectof getting the judge
| to use his influence with the pardon boatd
| and secure a rehearing In the case. Judge
| clayton said he had done his duty wher
the case was before him, and he would mo-
| do anything now. He thought that no ont
| who had heard the evidence on the tria
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
FUEEaA1 OF MRs. DUPONT.



The fsenlalns hRid 20 Rest In she
Family v@uit-duP PGDt Post keso-
lutt0as.
The funeral of Mrs. Sophia Madeline
dupont took place from her late home
''Louyiers" in Brandywine hundred
Thursday afternoon. The Rev. D.D.Smith,
rector of Ohrist's P. e. Church conducted
religious services at the house. The re-
mains were deposited in the family vault
beside those of the distinguished husbh ID
of the deceased Admiral 8. F. dupont
Post No. 2, G.. A. r, narabaled by Post
Commander Benjamin d, Bogia, attended
the funeral and at Its meeting II d 8 lay
night adopted the following resolutions !;
WHEnnAs, The.mambsrs Of Admiral g. z.
dupont Post, No. 2, Department Of Della
ware, Grand Army OF the Republic have
heard with profound regret OF the death OF
Mrs. Serbia Madeline duPont widaw Of
AdniraI samuel Francis dupont. Mrs.
dupont was woman of warm impulses,
kind hearted, charitable and Interested In
all that promoted the national unity and
| welfare. She was the firrc friend OF the
| soldier and sailor who had battled In his
euuntrys defence, and heart and purse al
ways responded to the appeal for aid from
/ tho suffering and destitute. She was an
| honorary member OF this post and was re-
| spected and estesmed by every member.
| She was ever ready to promote its best in
terests by her sympathy and material assist
anra.
| Resolred, That In her death this post has
| lost firm aud valued friend and an hon
| orary member.
Resolued, That the colors Of the post be
draped for 80 days us tribute OF respect
| to her memory.
| Resolped. That these resolutions be pub.
lished in thepubllc press Of this city.
Admiral Ammon was among the nayal
| officers in attendance upon the funeral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
Toon UP ar. GrAy'a Tinlo.

A correspondent of the Baltimore San
writes from Washington; 'Senator
Mitchell of Oregon, Thursday gave Senator
Gray of Delaware, surprise. Senator
Gray was entitled to the place to deliver
a speech on the Educational bill; in fact,
he was about to proceed with his remarks,
when Senator Mitchell requested him to
yield few minutes to enable him to SUBJ
init some observations on the Chinese re-
striction bill Tho Delaware Senator re-
luetantly gave way, little dreaming what
was to follow. Mr. Mitchell drew from
his desk carefully prepared speech on
the Chinese question, filed with quota
tions from former speeches by him on the
same subject After he had consumed
about two and half hours he begged for
further Indulgence from the Senator from
Delaware to allow Senator Stewart to sup.
plement his (Mitchell's) speech with Q
few suggestions. Senator Gray replied
with marked emphasis that he thought
the Senator from Oregon had succeeded
in getting the supplement and everything
else on the Chinese question. He looked
at the clock and found that IL was theI
| too late to commence his educationR
speech, majority of the senators haviat
gone home, so be gathered up his paper
and cent them down to his COMMITTEES
room, leaving Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada OF
| the foor,n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Barnard. George Biddle, e r. Cochran
aud William II. Caee.
Pcaches--J. l.. Harris, Charles Barker
and John II Griffin.
Pears DIR. W. s. Maxwell, Samuel i.
Earle, and Walter Maris.
Strawberries aud small 7ruits-W. F..
Mckee, S. H. Derby and Jacob Frietei,
Sr.
Crates, implements and fertilizers "A
N. Brown, Thomas HolcOmb and +. II.
Harper.
Fiowers-Dr. Hargadine, DIR. Ridgely
and DR.. Black.
egetables-Paynter Frame, John Herd
and g. W. Killen.
Protection from Injurious Inseots-G.
W. Price, NJ. Hayes and H. M. McCalley.
Apples-J. G. Brown, A. W. Slaymakei
and M. l.. Blanchard.
Grapes--J. s. Barnhart, J. D. Scout
and j. II. Myer.
Exhibition-J. P. Il. Polk, Samuel
Bancroft, Jr., John 8. Barnhart, N. Bar
nard and J. G. Brown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
no continue tho business.

The st. Paul, Mimi, Journal says :
0It has been decided to continue work at
the Warner q Morgan Machine shops,
and not to sell. With the energetic j. 81.
Lawrence as receiver and the equally
energetic Joseph Morgan as superinten-
dent there can be no doubt that the insti-
tuition will in short time regain its old
time prosperity, and the company be
again set upon its feet" The whereabouts
OF s, d. Warner the member Of the firm
who mysteriously disappeared just before
the failure, is not given by the paper
above quoted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

The new Galloway boiler ordered by
the Water Commissioners in September
last for the city mill ia nov beirg ceiiy
cred by its builders, the Edge Moor Iron
Company. The new ons is u duplicate OF
the old one, but from the improved set
ting and tiue connections will do one
third more work. The old boiler evap-
GRATED 6 700 pounds OF water per hour
whereas the new one will evaporate 8 000
pounds, and will be capable Of standing
a working pressure Of 1l0 pounds. The
old boiler will also be reset so as to in.
crease its efficiency.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
MOROCCO MANUFAoTURERs.


Nemk-@nnuaa Meeting Of the N1-
shonal Association Ia Ph1edsipnt ntA
The National Association Of Morocco
Manufacturers held its semi-annual meet
ing and banquet at the Hotel bellevue
Philadelphia, Thursday, and the associa-
ton began its business meeting at 1880
o'oiock In the morning, ]. Parke Posties,
the national president, occupying the
chair.
The meeting lasted until 8 In the after
noon. The time was chiefly consumed
in the discussion of trade matters and
the transaction of routine business. The
most important work accomplished was
system for the classification of skins, and
the formation of q combination TO resist
strikes. A compact was made by the
delegates representing the various
branches to stand together, each manu-
facturet to extend in the most effective
| manner such aid as in his power. "rhit
has not been done,n said one of the man
ufacturers, ''to reduce wages, but to make
such combination that we shall not bt
wholly in the power of the knights Of
Labor"
Nearly all the manufacturers in thu
association were represented. Whining
| lOu WAS EtpEobenbou w Oi4nt AoN ~ $3.50,
William G.. Jones, W. v. Bond, w. j
McOlary, James s. Dobb, John Mahoney
J. W. Scott, I. T. Quigley, ]. g. Baker
Charles Baird, j. Parke Postles and CIV
Gouert.
After the adjournment of the associa
tion at o'clock the delegates in attend
ance, together with many local manufac
turers and invited guests, gathered arount
the banquet board, covers icing laid for 81
| Ex-u0unciiman John X. Cunning, pres
ident of the rsnth National Bnlt, pre-
ddad ut the fsstai board. Uhdtr th'
| ~. rxruen that tsined around the chan
L iirrs, and in the Cxhilarati0p of tn
;east, the manufacturers forgot Their busi
less cares, and wit and merrimen
dashed along the board. President j. Z
Postles and j. G.. Baker of this city, n
). Kerrigan and II. Minck, Il. A. Tats Q
GloversYille; j. j. Donohue and e. s
Barrett of Boston, and Edwin Il. Wright
Charles f. Warwick and George A
Mitchell of Philadelphia, made response
TO toasts. The event of the evening wa
the speech OF Mr.. Warwick, city solicitC
of Philadelphia, who responded to "Phi
adelphia."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
ANNUAL mORrUAar RE0oRD.
RogIstr&r Lee'E Annual Report
Cnuaan OF neaths


Registrar Lee has about completed his
annual report for 1887 and is getting it
ready for printing. OF the 1,089 deaths
last year, 1881 were causd by the following
which represent all diseases which caused
death rate of over 10
Consumption, 1872; pneumonia, 70;
cholera infantum, 65 heart disease, CO. !
conyulsions, So, marasmus, 4S +; general
debility, as; meningitis, Al; paralysis,
40; Group, So; typhoid fever, 81; acci-
dent, 80; inanition, 25; apoplexy, % !;
cancer. as; bronchitis, 81 Bright's dis
ease, 1S; congestion of the brain, Is I;
eatarrh, 16; premature birth, II natural
causes, 10 diphthsria, 10; old age, 10.
OF all the deaths, 1876 were over 70
years of age. OF which ISL were white
and Is colored. The oldest white person
who died was John Carroll, native Of
Ireland, who reached the ripe age OF no!
years. The oldest colored person was
Mary Graves, who reached the age of 80
OF these 1876 1888 were natives OF the
United States, A OF Ireland, Of Ger.
many, of England, 8 of Scotland, and
each Of Waies, and Poland. OF thos'
born iu tho United States, rs were nativsi
OF Delaware, 81 of Pennsylvauia, 10 Of
Maryland, OF New Jersey aud 2 Of Mas
sachusetts The colored persons were al
born in Delaware on Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Mayor Rhoa6 received notice Thursday
morning of the theft of the following
bonds: District of Columbia water bonds
for 81, 900 each, due October LIST, 1910,
with coupons Of january, 1888, and there.
after, Nos. 43, "A, As, As and ~. Water
February 1st, 1898, for 81 900 each with
coupons payable February, 1885, and
thereafter, Nos, 81, So, So, 81, So, Sc, 81,
So, SO and go. Bankers and brokers are
notified not to purchase or loan money
upon the above collateral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
Tno g.eaVer WING soId,

The Ledger paper mills over on the Big
Elk near Ohilds' station, Md, on the B. d
o. railroad, were sold in Philadelphia yes
erday week for $S, 900. This Is considered as q
very low price for such property, as more
than that amount was spent In improve
ments and new machinery three years ago.
These mills for long time were run by l.
d, Carter and the Philadelphia Ledger was
supplied with the paper. Mr.. 'Childs, the
owner, finally concluded that he could
purchase his paper cheaper than he could
produce It, and so the mill was offered for
sale with the above result. Nothing can be
learned authentically of the plans OF the
new purchase, but 1t is thought that the
mill will soon be operated again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
Not DanserouslY Hurt.

Thursday as L. O. Griffen, tho driver
of Taggart's express, was stepping out OF
his wagon at Eighth and Market streets,
the horse became scared at passing street
car and started of. Mr. Griffen was thrown
to the ground, and one Of the wagon wheels
passed over his head. He received some
severe contusions and bruises in the neigh
borhood of the left eye and temple, with
slight fracture Of the bone In the region
below the eye. He was taken to the office
of Or. L. II. bravo, Seventh and Shipley
streets, where his wounds were dressed.
The patient was sent to his home, No. 1877
Monroe street, In cab. The runaway team
was stopped at Seventh and Market streets
by Special Of1lcer Pierson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
DclaW arc lssi,roaa neeling.

At the annual meeting OF the stock.
holders of the Delaware Railroad Com
pany at Dover Thursday afternoon, the
following directors were elected: s. NJ.
FELTON,, Isaac Rinckley, George Gray,
Charles Warner, Christian Febiger, Ed.
muud Smith, Joseph II. Whitaker, Cor
nelius ]. Hall, Manlove Hayes, Alexander
johnson, James j. Ross, Albert Curry, j.
'rurpin Moore; Treasurer, Manlove Hayes.
All these are re elections, with the excep-
ton of Cornelius j. Hall, who succeeds
Henry B. Fiddeman, deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Concerning the Rev. W. B. Gordon of this
State appointed by the late Bishop Lee to
the head of the missionary work in Mexico,
the Ttoo Republics OF the City of Mexico
says: "Ohrist Church, Gale Gante, was
flled to overflowing on Christmas morning
by the largest congregation that has ever
assembled there. Mr., Gordon preached q
most impressive sermon, and the musical
portion OF the service, rendered by an un-
usually large choir, reflected the greatest
credit on Mr. Woodrow's untiring efforts.
The decorations also, contributed by various
members Of the congregation, ELECTED much
favorable comment"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
sussex Coanl,'s rIo,tHary Record

Snssex COanIy's EhOitHRry Record
Mortuary report of Sussex county for
the quarter ending December 3lst, 1887
Whole number OF deaths 110. White, 9S;
black, 10; still born, q. Zymotic diseases:
Diphtheria, 4; white, ] male and 3
females; dysentery, Z white, /; black, A
males and females, 8 erysipelas, 1 j;
white male, aged l week. typhoid feyer,6;
all white, males and 8 females; whoop-
ing cough, 2; white, females, ages "a
years and 1 month; cholera in
fantum, whits and black; total, 81;
group, white female; measles, 3 white
males; cerebro spinal meningitis l white
male; total zymotics, So. Percentage of
deaths from zymotic diseases, 31.sl.
Ages Of the typhoid cases, all under SO
except one, which,was 60 years; one death
from Group, aged 90 years. Most of the
above deaths occurred in Laurel and
Seaford. Consumption White, 10;
black, 8; total, 20. Births, 80; all white.
Marriages.: White, 60; black, 20; total, 49,
all born in the United States and one in
| Michigan. Jt is evident that the birthi
| in Sussex county are not reported. Will
not the recorder look after them
| e. b. FRAZER,
Secretary State Board of Health.
/ WILMINGTON, January 18th, 1887.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Delaware county, Pa, an assessor of the
Twenty fourth ward, Philadelphia, died
at his home in that city day or two ago.
his birth place being st. Georges hun
dred. He took up residence in Penn
sylvania when about 10 years of age, and
during bis life time. The deceased was
rs years of aga.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
rur mRssAGn nNDoHssD.

The Young MEMS Democratic Cbab
Pledges It's support.
At meeting Of the Young Mems Dem
ocratic Club held last week, the follow
ing resolutions offered by S. s. Adams,
Jr., were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, Tint the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club OF Wilmington most heartily en-
dorses the last annual message Of President
Cleveland, believing that the reeommenda-
tions therein contained, II adopted, would
result to the best interests OF the working
clssses throughout the country.
Resoloed, That we pledge our best efforts
to secure the denomination Of Grover Cleve-
land and his recollection to the Presidency.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
DUrR NOT INSANE.
Ehe Jail Guarded 90 Prevent a
H,VRGhtnR.

Hno j all GmAFuou 70 hrFeVenh n
LynchinR.
ONAsoooK, VA, Jan. 12.-William O.
Duer, the wife.murderer, was examined
by three prominent doctors of Northamp-
ton county to determine whether he was
insane or not. After mature deliberation
they decided that Duer is not insane.
This verdict has excited great deal of
censure here, where Duer was intimately
known. Every one who was at all init,
mate with him says that Duer's mind was
undoubtedly affected six months or
more. The people in Northampton county
DO not aeem to be of the same opinion,
however, us the citizens here in regard to
the matter. They say that Duer never
was insane. Duer will be tried tomorrow
at Eastville. Several prominent citizens
of Onaneock have been summoned to at
tend as witnesses. N. b. Quinby, oi
this town, has been secured as attorney
for tho defence.
Intelligence from Eastville states that
Duer has been threatened with lynching
and that the Jail is guarded every night
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

The expenditures. including 81, 759.26
on the school and $12 ,263.79 on the farm,
amounted to $12, 1866, leaving a cash
balance Of 81 ,605.56.
The resources of the corporation are I:
Property rented, $36,500; net value Of
Woodside farm, $17 900; bonds and mort
cages, $24 ,625; cash, 81, ,605.56; total,
$79, ,730.56. The farm products for the
year amounted to 50, ,826. sc; the live stock
is valued at 81 ,037.5O, and the implements
ct $671.7
The report of the farm committee
says: : A marked improvement has been
shown in the willingness of the boys TO
work, and they are not only more willing
to work, but they are rapidly learning
how to work, which is certainly very
encouraging feature. The best way to
reform q boy is to teach him habits Of
industry and usefulness. q1r farmer,
Mr.. Ball, has been very faithful and ;Ssel
ligent in the discharge of his duties, aud
has earnestly contributed towards the
success of the institution. We congratu-
late the board of managers onsthe evident
success of this department of the institu-
tion, and hope that still greater pros
perity will be in store for the future.
At the meeting of the managers of the
Ferris Reform School ut the office Of Dr..
Caleb Harlan, Thursday afternoon, the
| following ofioers were reelected: Preai-
dent, Caleb Harlan, NJ. D.; Vice-presi-
dents, II on. Leonard e. Wales and ].
Taylor Gsuse; Treasurer, Henry O. Rob
inson, and Secretary, Wilmer Palmer.
The following committees were APP
pointed: On school, George w. Stone,
DR.. L. P. Bush and Joseph L. Carpenter,
Jr.; law committee, Hon. Leonard E..
Wales, Hon o. B. Lore and Edward
Bringhurst; farm committee, Alfred CAV
throp, Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., and Il.
Lewis Armstrong; executive committee,
George s. Oapelle, George w. Stone,
George G. Lobdeil, Il. L. Armstrong,
and Alfred Gawthrop; finance committee
Alfred Gawthrop, o. Wesley Weldin and
Lewis Thompson indenturing com
mittee, DIR. L. P. Bush, Lewis Thompson,
Job III. jackson, Thomas Bird and j.
Taylor Cause property committee, Geo.
8. Ospelle and Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.
The executive committee reported the
appointment of the following ladies as an
auxiliary board OF managers Mrs
Elizabeth w. Mendinhall, Mrs. William
O. Spruance, Mrs. James Bailey, Mira
William q. Pennypacker and Mrs. Frances
8. Garrett.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
Thunh Annnrntn,,.

Charles W. Dawson, living at No. As
East Twenty street, and employed
in Melville Gambrill's cotton mill, had
his left hand caught in some cog wheels
while at work Friday morning and so badly
laoerated his thumb that it had to ampu-
tated. DIR. Shortlidge, assisted by DR..
Winner, performed the operation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Thursday morning DIR. L. II. bravo, as
sisted by DR.. j. r. Smith and~E. ii.
Naudain, medical student, successfully
amputated Che left leg Of George Butler,
No. 329 East Seventh street. The in
oision was made above the knee. The
uatieut ia tiestinf comfortably.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Edward Maull, one of the oldest and
best known Of the Delaware pilots, died
yesterday week at Lewes, in the 74th year
Of his age. He was we'll and fayorably
known among those engaged in shipping
interests and has been in active service
for years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13
LRrge Fsrna sold.

The farm of Alexander NJ. Brown. situated
In West Dover hundred, containing 300
heirs, for 1900, which is about SS3 per acre
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

A boy named Mcclure, living on Monroe
street between Seventh and Eighth, had
some of his fiuger-nails torn OF and his
arm injured by having it caught between
two rolls at l. t. Quigley's morocco
factory Thursday morning. The.injuriet
are not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-13

Lydia johnson, living near Kennett
Square, Chester county, Pa, died from
the effects of surgical operation for the
removal of tumor ON Friday week. The
operation was very delicate one and
was referred to, directly after being per~
formed, in this paper.